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?Diminished Capacity?, 2002.
A review of Sherwood Kiraly's baseball book ?Diminished Capacity?.
1,576 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how in "Diminished Capacity", author Sherwood Kiraly skillfully transforms characters? apparent mental deficiencies into literary strengths. Through a review of his life and career, it attempts to determine where Kiraly gets some of his ideas, images and his key phrases for this sometimes silly, sometimes serious tale. It looks at his long career from his work editing comic strips like ?B.C.? and ?Wizard of Id? to being a stand-up comic in ?Improv? comedy clubs.
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"Meantime, it?s very interesting to speculate as to the reason writer Kiraly ? who has made his home in Laguna Beach, California, for some time ? would use a phrase like ?diminished capacity? as a novel title. Granted, two of the characters are afflicted with some degree of diminished capacity ? Cooper Zerbs (a head injury) and Uncle Rollie, who suffers a disease something akin to serious dementia. Uncle Rollie?s mental problems are probably closely related to Alzheimer?s, if not in fact Alzheimer?s, although Alzheimer?s was not as common a medical problem when the book was written, 1995, as it certainly is today. But writers don?t normally choose titles for their works out of a hat, or willy-nilly from some yellowing scrapbook in a dusty attic, or, on a lark."
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Governance and Capacity Building in the Third World, 2002.
An in-depth study into building capacity as a prerequisite for the promotion of good governance and reduction of limitations in the developing world.
7,000 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 157.95
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This paper analyzes critically and thoroughly the capacity building approach with widespread application, evaluation and assessment of case-studies and examples from the Third world or developing world. Countries in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Anglophone Caribbean and South East Asia are given special attention in terms of those situations in which capacity has or has not been built, alongside useful recommendations for capacity building gaps.
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"As a comprehensive, yet broad-ranging approach to problem-solving in public policy, capacity building in itself embraces certain norms, values, attitudes, procedures, principles, practices and strategies that together promote the idea of good governance. Administrative capacity in particular, being separated within the whole process of good governance ? which implies both democracy and development as fundamental pillars, is at the very least trite not to mention unrealistic given the turbulence of modernity within the context of globalization which implies further the need for multidimensional approaches for the achievement of such good governance. Indeed, it is the case that administrative capacity that requires technical, technological, financial, management, incentivized and strategic administrative coordination and training within administration itself, should exist alongside other frameworks of social capital, inter-organizational relationships, assessments of task environments, as well as lesson drawing techniques, among other things, for the promotion of good governance. Some such techniques, practices and strategies of capacity building itself within the Caribbean and other developing countries have been proven limited in many respects thereby stultifying the realization of good governance principles and practices. As evidence will later show, the political, social, economic, cultural, technological, demographic and geo-political aspects of the ?task environment? in the developing world have illuminated differences in the levels of development in such countries, even though the limitations of effective capacity building for good governance may be more so in some such countries, as in parts of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, as opposed to fewer limitations in others for Example in Southeast Asia. Special reference to Barbados?s successes in Capacity building will also be entertained briefly. The central thesis here, is therefore, that capacity building needs to be promoted within the Caribbean as in other areas of the developing world, not only on a national but local, regional and even global basis, if good governance is to be achieved more effectively."
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The Capacity To Retire, 2002.
It studies the gender and race differences in their capacity to retire.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page graduate paper studies the gender and race differences in their capacity to retire. There is sufficient evidence to establish that while men and women may both be contributing significantly to the economy of the country, men tend to work longer than women. There is also difference between the attitude of different races towards retirement and their capacity is dependent on both psychological and physical reasons.
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Capacity of Minors in Contracts, 2004.
This paper discusses the extent a minor can be involved in a contract.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper attempts to explore the capacity of minors in the United States to form contracts, to break contracts and their legal liabilities for doing so. The paper touches on issues including the rights of other parties to such a contract and the concept of emancipation of minors. The paper defines minors and age of majority and also presents a historical context.
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"The law of contracts is concerned with the rules governing legal agreements. Contractual capacity is the minimum competence required by law for a party who enters into a contract to be bound by it. Certain persons are not considered to have sufficient capacity to be bound to or by contracts they may sign. A minor is normally deemed not to have such capacity. A minor is a person who does not have the legal rights of an adult."
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Business Process Selection and Capacity Planning, 2008.
A case study analysis of the production process for Kona Coffee.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the business production process and how it consists of a series of links that transform inputs into the desired outputs. It then focuses on the differences between the continuous and the intermittent production processes. Next, the paper presents a case study analysis of Kona Coffee and the issues relevant to its production process.
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"This step is followed by another: coffee fermentation. This process consists in sending the coffee beans that are covered in slippery mucilage to the patios to dry, or to coffee fermentation tanks. Coffee beans must then ferment about 16-36 hours. The coffee fermentation process's time depends on the amount of coffee that is fermenting, water temperature, and humidity. This process is an intermittent one."
"The next step is represented by coffee drying. This process develops as it follows: "from the coffee fermentation tanks, the beans are moved to drying patios and dried to 11-12% moisture content. A small portion of the lot is hulled and milled by a mini-huller. Three hundred grams of coffee is classified for defects (100 grams is often used), and the percentage of each screen size is determined" (Coffee Research, 2007). Then, a 200-300 grams sample of coffee is roasted and cupped in order to determine the coffee's quality. The coffee then remains in pergamino until shipment time, so that the coffee's flavor and aroma are not affected. This is also an intermittent process."
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Contracts: Capacity and Consent, 2006.
A hypothetical case study of a legal issue pertaining to a lease contract.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is an answer to a legal hypothetical presented whereby Marshall would be obligated to Fletcher for the rent money he agreed to pay when he entered into a contract at the age of 17, but took steps after he reached the age of 18 to ratify the contract.
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"In the present case, Marshall entered into the contract to lease an apartment and pay one half of the rent with Fletcher paying the other half. "A contract is a legally binding agreement enforceable in a court of law"(Bennett, p. 1). For a contract to be valid it must meet certain requirements. The basic requirements are that there is a meeting of the minds, acceptance, and consideration. These three are present in this case. There is no suggestion in the hypothetical that Marshall did not know what the lease entailed, the length of time of the lease, or what portion of the lease he would be responsible for. "
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Systems Capacity and the Need for Organization, 2002.
Explores logistics and the role of global logistics in the modern workplace.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explores the term global logistics and demonstrates how there is a need for functioning logistics systems on a worldwide degree. An emphasis is placed on systems technology and communications in specific businesses.
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Earth's Carrying Capacity, 1986.
Examines the planet's ability to provide human race with food, water, space & quality of life; makes & defends estimate of ideal population & discusses personal meaning to writer.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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" This study will investigate the carrying capacity of the Earth for Homo sapiens. The study will define carrying capacity, will provide an informed estimate of the earth's carrying capacity for human beings, will defend this estimate on the grounds of available information, and will assess the significance of this estimate for my own life.
The carrying capacity of the earth for beings, as defined by Boughey, is the limit "to the biotic potential of a population imposed at a particular population size by environmental resistance under a given set of conditions . . . Commonly such a limit is imposed by exhaustion of either food supplies or space" (5).
In the most extreme circumstances, then, the earth could carry a great deal many more human beings than it could under (...)"
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Diminishing Marginal Productivity for Eaton Corporation, 2005.
An overview and application of the law of diminishing marginal productivity to the Eaton Corporation.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relevance of the law of diminishing returns to a manufacturing facility and to analyze economic reasons behind Eaton Corporation's decisions to close plants, to lay off employees and to reduce company contributions to healthcare benefits in the context of productivity and cost.
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Productivity and Cost
The Law of Diminishing Marginal Productivity
Strategic Decisions Analysis
Production, Total Cost and Output
Conclusion
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"The law of diminishing marginal productivity, one of the most famous laws of economics, goes back to the early Nineteenth Century. It was first formulated by the famous British economist, financier, and successful businessman David Ricardo. Ricardo established, "that as more and more resources are combined in production with a fixed resource-for example, as more labor and machinery are used on a fixed amount of land-the additions to output will diminish (David, 2005, para. 3)."
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Diminishing Wilderness, 2005.
This paper discusses that the main reason for most endangered species is habitat destruction and suggests ways of overcoming the problem of the diminishing wilderness.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that, while some animals are resilient enough to cope with major habitat destruction, others, particularly those animals who have evolved to live in very specific types of habitat, cannot. The author points out that the ecological problem for the pygmy-possum was that the mountain on which the females live became a popular ski resort area with a road cutting across the path the males used to get to the females; ecologists solved the problem by constructing a corridor --a man-made tunnel under the road--for the males to use to get to the females. The paper stresses that biologists need detailed information about the ways endangered animals live, feed and reproduce in order to find a solution to diminishing wildernesses.
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"There are numerous examples of habitat destruction and its effects on wildlife. For instance, the Richmond birdwing butterfly is a beautiful butterfly found in subtropical rainforests in Australia. This butterfly feeds almost exclusively on one plant -- the Richmond birdwing vine. As habitat shrank, a second problem developed: a vine called Dutchman's pipe pushed out the Rhichmond birdwing vine. The butterflies laid their eggs on the Dutchman pipe, which made a good environment for the eggs but was poisonous to the caterpillars. The result was that the butterfly lost nearly 70% of its habitat, and a further decline because of the intruding vine, which was not native to the area."
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Law of Diminishing Returns, 1996.
Examines history & development of this economic theory, examples, refinements, applications.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"This research examines the economic law of diminishing returns. Both the development of the concept and the modern refinements to the concept are covered.
Defining the Law of Diminishing Returns
The hypothesis underlying the law of diminishing returns is that: if one factor of production is increased by small, constant amounts while all other factor quantities are held constant, then after some point the resulting increases in output become smaller and smaller. Before this point is reached output may increase by either constant amounts or by increasing amounts. The as..."
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Alzheimers: A Helpful Hand for a Forgetful Mind, 2008.
An understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its legal effects.
6,353 words (approx. 25.4 pages), 58 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper begins by looking at Alzheimer's disease, its epidemiology, and the symptoms that are associated with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The next important factor discussed is how Alzheimer's disease affects the mental capacity of the patient. Part of this factor of diminished capacity is the need for an assessment of mental capacity and subsequently, an appointment of a guardian or power of attorney. Diminished capacity can also lead to issues in creating wills, entering into a marriage, entering into contracts, crime conviction, and civil liability. Finally, this paper incorporates different court cases that illustrate the necessity of retaining counsel when a physician diagnoses a family member with Alzheimer's disease.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Alzheimer's Disease
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Treatment
Effects On Patient's Legal Capacity
Executing a Will
Entering into Marriage
Entering into a Contract
Criminal Responsibility
Civil Responsibility
Legal Implications Thereof
Assessment
Guardianship
Powers of Attorney
Conclusion
References
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"In addition to clinical diagnosis, there may be laboratory tests conducted on the patient, such as brain imaging and blood tests. Brain imaging can help in the evaluation of people with cognitive disorders because it helps to see the focal or generalized pathological changes that can cause this disorder. Health care workers can conduct CT scans to show the focal and general neuropathical changes in the patient's brain including hemorrhage, infarction, tumor, and abscess. According to Gilman, "PET studies of cerebral metabolism with flurodeoxyglucose have revealed hypometabolism in a characteristic distribution in Alzheimer's disease, with involvement predominantly in the posterior temporoparietal regions." Finally, a physician can conduct blood and urine tests to determine if there are other causes of the dementia. Usually these causes can be can be corrected and help rule out a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Remember, while the symptoms of dementia can bring about a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia can also be caused by things such as thyroid problems, the human immunodeficiency virus, and syphilis. Laboratory tests help pinpoint the cause of the cognitive problems and can lead to a more sound diagnosis. "
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Alzheimer?s Disease, 2006.
This paper discusses extensively Alzheimer's Disease and its legal implications.
6,350 words (approx. 25.4 pages), 57 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper explains that once a patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, an attorney, especially one specializing in elder law, should be retained to help with planning for the patient before his or her capacity is further diminished thus limiting the input of the patient. The author points out that the American Bar Association defines "incapacity" (1) as being partial or complete, (2) as a legal not a medical standard, (3) which is supported by evidence of functional impairment over time, (4) in which the respondent is likely to suffer substantial harm as a result of his or her specified inability to manage his or her personal or financial affairs and (5) identifying a person by age, eccentricities, poverty or medical diagnosis should not be used instead of a legal finding of incapacity. The author examines, using court cases, issues effected by this diminished capacity such as creating wills, entering into marriage, entering into contracts, crime conviction and civil liability.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Alzheimer's Disease
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Treatment
Effects On Patient's Legal Capacity
Executing a Will
Entering into Marriage
Entering into a Contract
Criminal Responsibility
Civil Responsibility
Legal Implications Thereof
Assessment
Guardianship
Powers of Attorney
Conclusion
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"Another common tort of Alzheimer's patients is injury to another through physical battery. In Colman, the defendant was liable for her tort although he suffered from senile dementia. The defendant was a resident a home that employed the plaintiff as a recreational therapist. The plaintiff was attacked twice by the defendant and claimed damages for her injuries While the court did mention that in most circumstances it is a matter of public policy to hold the mentally disabled liable for their torts, this is not always the case. The court concluded that the plaintiff was in the best position to protect against harms and dangers that may result from her job."
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Mental Retardation and the Death Penalty, 2003.
Discusses the debate over whether or not the death penalty should be imposed on the mentally retarded.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 11 sources, $ 119.95
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Examines issues such as whether an individual is legally competent to assist in his/her defense and whether the individual has diminished capacity.
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"Policy Paper: Mental Retardation and the Death Penalty
Background of the Problem
Of the 38 states that now allow the death penalty, some 15 exempt the mentally retarded from its reach - a policy that is also maintained by the federal government (Wilson,..."
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Adult Development and Aging, 2006.
A paper discussing the reality that many of us will experience a decline in mental capacity and cognitive abilities as we age.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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All of us must age one day, and many of us worry about it. While we all have to expect that there will be an inevitable decline in our physical bodies and appearance, many of us hope that at least we will be able to retain our mental capacity and so grow both older and wiser. However the reality is that aging is often accompanied by a decline in mental capacity. Worse still it can be accompanied by a gradual deterioration in our memories. This paper discusses the very real fear that many of us will have to cope with a deteriorating mental capacity and a decline in cognitive abilities as we enter old age.
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